Central Ohio Crime Stoppershttp://stopcrime.org
To develop as an effective crime-solving organization throughout the world, with the primary objective of this tri-partite organization, Community, Media, and Law Enforcement, Working Together to Solve Crime. Central Ohio Crime Stoppers pays for tips in the Franklin, Union, Delaware, Fairfield, Pickaway and Madison County areas.Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:19:38 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.6.1December Office of the Month: Westerville Police Officer Carrie O’Neilhttp://stopcrime.org/december-office-of-the-month-westerville-police-officer-carrie-oneil/
Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:19:38 +0000http://stopcrime.org/?p=10957Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, along with the Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge #9 and United Dairy Farmers, is pleased to recognize Westerville Police Officer Carrie O’Neilas the recipient of the Bryan Hurst/Tony Luzio Officer of the Month Award for December. Please read details below:

On Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at approximately 7:40am, Police Dispatch advised all cars that there had been a vehicle accident and that the victims were in the water at the pond located beside the Bob Evans restaurant at 841 N. State St. Several officers responded, with Westerville Police Officer Carrie O’Neil arriving first on the scene followed by Officer Allen shortly thereafter.

Upon arrival, they observed an elderly female and male victim were in the water holding onto their sinking car. The male was calm but the female was panicking and calling to officers for help. She yelled, “I can’t swim…and…I’m going under!” The male was positioned on the vehicle and Ofc. Allen gave him instructions from the shoreline on what actions to take. Ofc. O’Neil ran to the water’s edge and began to walk out to the victims. When the water became too deep, she swam the rest of the way. Once she made contact, Ofc. O’Neil immediately calmed the situation and gave instructions to hold in place until the Fire Department personnel arrived with the proper rescue equipment. She made sure that the female victim had a firm grasp on the vehicle which was partially floating due to trapped air pockets. The water depth in this portion of the pond was approximately 8 feet deep.

Fire personnel were able to utilize floating suits and harnesses via rope line to retrieve all persons from the pond. Once the victims were at the shoreline, the vehicle sank to the bottom of the pond when all air pockets trapped in the vehicle dissipated. The male and female were transported to the hospital as a precautionary measure. They were unharmed as a result of the accident.

The award presentation will take place on Wednesday, December 7th, around 9:45am, at the Fire Fighters Union Hall, 2nd floor, located at 379 W. Broad Street.

Any questions, please contact Marilyn Smith at 614-645-4749.

]]>Alvason Ave Home Invasionhttp://stopcrime.org/alvason-ave-home-invasion/
Sun, 04 Dec 2016 05:01:31 +0000http://stopcrime.org/?p=10949This week’s “Crime of the Week” focuses on a Home Invasion which took place in Columbus.

On Saturday, October 29, 2016, at 10:41pm, a home invasion occurred on Alvason Ave., in Columbus. The resident, while in another room of the house, heard a knock at the door. Answering the door, the resident was confronted by an unknown male pointing a gun at him. The male struck the resident about the face with the gun and pointed it to his head. While two additional suspects entered the home, the first gun-wielding suspect began demanding to know, “…where is the money?” The resident told the suspects he had no money, as the other two suspects began rummaging through the house. The resident was then forced to a back bedroom and forced to kneel on the floor, while the other suspects ransacked the bedroom and the remainder of the house. A second resident of the house arrived during this situation and was confronted by one of the suspects. This resident screamed, causing two of the suspects to flee the house. The first resident was then able to leave the bedroom to find one of the suspects confronting the other resident. Fortunately, that suspect soon fled the house also. Suspect #1 is described as: Male/Black, 28-30, 5’9”, 170-180 lbs., dark complexion, medium length dreads, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt with black writing, jeans, and armed with a dark chrome handgun. Suspect #2: Male/Black, 22-23, 6’1”, 150 lbs., medium complexion, short hair (wearing something on his head), diamond studs in both ears, and gold “grill”/front teeth. Suspect #3: Male/Black, 5’8”, 140-150 lbs., wearing a “Michael Myers” type mask, and black hooded sweatshirt.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for any information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of the person(s) responsible for this crime. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477) or go to our website at www.stopcrime.org and e-mail your tip. You can text a tip to “CRIMES” 274637, key word CMH.

All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous. Crime Stoppers does not use Caller ID or record telephone conversations. A special coding system protects the identity of the caller. Crime Stoppers also takes calls from persons with information about any felony. Information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of a felony suspect could qualify the caller for a reward as determined by the Crime Stoppers Board of Directors. For more information on Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, visit our website at www.stopcrime.org.

Crime Stoppers is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization. Reward money comes from private individuals, businesses, and foundations that see Crime Stoppers as an integral tool in the community’s fight against crime. Tax-deductible donations can be sent to Central Ohio Crime Stopper’s, Inc., and P.O. BOX 16038, COLUMBUS, OH 43216-6038.

Watch for the depiction of each “Crime of the Week” during newscasts on WCMH NBC 4, Sunday morning 7a.m., 9 a.m. and at 6 p.m., as well as Monday 12 Noon. Also watch for the depiction to be aired on WBNS 10TV, WSYX ABC 6, WTTE FOX 28, and featured in The Columbus Dispatch every Monday.

Charles Price is being sought for Felonious Assault. On November 9, 2016, Price assaulted two individuals with a deadly weapon, a lock blade knife. This took place on Westmoor Avenue in Columbus. One of the victims was stabbed, the other one was cut.

]]>Holiday Inn Office Creeperhttp://stopcrime.org/holiday-inn-office-creeper/
Sun, 27 Nov 2016 05:01:06 +0000http://stopcrime.org/?p=10934This week’s “Crime of the Week” focuses on a Theft which took place in Worthington.

On Thursday, October 20, 2016, between 10:15am and 10:20am, an unidentified male entered the Holiday Inn Hotel located at 7007 N. High Street in Worthington. The “office creeper” was able to gain access to the office of an employee where he spent a short period of time rummaging through the area. Unfortunately, in approximately three minutes, he was able to locate and remove the employee’s wallet from her purse, then immediately left the hotel. It is not clear as to whether the suspect had a vehicle waiting for him in the parking lot or fled the area on foot. The suspect is described as: Male/Black, mid-40’s to early 50’s, short afro hair, wearing a black “bomber-style” leather jacket, blue/white striped pullover shirt, jeans, and sporting a bold silver wristwatch. A

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for any information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of the person(s) responsible for this crime. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477) or go to our website at www.stopcrime.org and e-mail your tip. You can text a tip to “CRIMES” 274637, key word CMH.

All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous. Crime Stoppers does not use Caller ID or record telephone conversations. A special coding system protects the identity of the caller. Crime Stoppers also takes calls from persons with information about any felony. Information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of a felony suspect could qualify the caller for a reward as determined by the Crime Stoppers Board of Directors. For more information on Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, visit our website at www.stopcrime.org.

Crime Stoppers is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization. Reward money comes from private individuals, businesses, and foundations that see Crime Stoppers as an integral tool in the community’s fight against crime. Tax-deductible donations can be sent to Central Ohio Crime Stopper’s, Inc., and P.O. BOX 16038, COLUMBUS, OH 43216-6038.

Watch for the depiction of each “Crime of the Week” during newscasts on WCMH NBC 4, Sunday morning 7a.m., 9 a.m. and at 6 p.m., as well as Monday 12 Noon. Also watch for the depiction to be aired on WBNS 10TV, WSYX ABC 6, WTTE FOX 28, and featured in The Columbus Dispatch every Monday.

]]>Family Dollar Robberyhttp://stopcrime.org/dollar-tree-robbery/
Fri, 25 Nov 2016 20:23:43 +0000http://stopcrime.org/?p=10930On Monday, November 7, 2016, at 9:21pm, an unidentified male entered the Family Dollar store located at 6340 Livingston Avenue in Reynoldsburg. He acted as if he was shopping until all the customers exited the store. He then approached the checkout registers and made contact with the two employees on duty. The suspect then pulled a handgun and threatened the employees. He obtained money from the cash register and forced the employees to a back office. He then fled the store.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for any information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of the person(s) responsible for this crime. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477) or go to our website at www.stopcrime.org and e-mail your tip. You can text a tip to “CRIMES” 274637, key word CMH.

All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous. Crime Stoppers does not use Caller ID or record telephone conversations. A special coding system protects the identity of the caller. Crime Stoppers also takes calls from persons with information about any felony. Information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of a felony suspect could qualify the caller for a reward as determined by the Crime Stoppers Board of Directors. For more information on Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, visit our website at www.stopcrime.org.

Crime Stoppers is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization. Reward money comes from private individuals, businesses, and foundations that see Crime Stoppers as an integral tool in the community’s fight against crime. Tax-deductible donations can be sent to Central Ohio Crime Stopper’s, Inc., P.O. BOX 16038, COLUMBUS, OH. 43216-6038.

]]>Fairfield County Arsonhttp://stopcrime.org/fairfield-county-arson/
Sun, 20 Nov 2016 05:01:37 +0000http://stopcrime.org/?p=10923This week’s “Crime of the Week” focuses on an Arson which took place in Fairfield County.

On Saturday, September 24, 2016, at approximately 2:15am, the Lancaster Police and Fire Departments responded to the report of a fire at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds. Upon arrival, they discovered a fully engulfed fire of the fairground’s 108-year old historical grandstand. Because the grandstand was comprised of all wooden materials, it was completely destroyed. Although the grandstand was no longer used for seating, it stood for many years as a backdrop to Mount Pleasant and the beautiful Rising Park. Around the time of the fire, witnesses reported seeing juveniles running several blocks away from the scene. Detectives and fire officials have canvassed the neighborhoods and have not been able to develop any solid leads or additional information relating to this crime.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for any information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of the person(s) responsible for this crime. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477) or go to our website at www.stopcrime.org and e-mail your tip. You can text a tip to “CRIMES” 274637, key word CMH.

All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous. Crime Stoppers does not use Caller ID or record telephone conversations. A special coding system protects the identity of the caller. Crime Stoppers also takes calls from persons with information about any felony. Information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of a felony suspect could qualify the caller for a reward as determined by the Crime Stoppers Board of Directors. For more information on Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, visit our website at www.stopcrime.org.

Crime Stoppers is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization. Reward money comes from private individuals, businesses, and foundations that see Crimo Central Ohio Crime Stopper’s, Inc., and P.O. BOX 16038, COLUMBUS, OH 43216-6038.e Stoppers as an integral tool in the community’s fight against crime. Tax-deductible donations can be sent t

Watch for the depiction of each “Crime of the Week” during newscasts on WCMH NBC 4, Sunday morning 7a.m., 9 a.m. and at 6 p.m., as well as Monday 12 Noon. Also watch for the depiction to be aired on WBNS 10TV, WSYX ABC 6, WTTE FOX 28, and featured in The Columbus Dispatch every Monday.

Brittany Endicott and Nick Endicott are being sought for Burglary. On Friday, October 21, 2016, the suspects trespassed and forced entry into a residence on Orchard Park Drive in Columbus.

]]>Whitehall Robberyhttp://stopcrime.org/whitehall-robbery-2/
Sun, 13 Nov 2016 05:01:18 +0000http://stopcrime.org/?p=10905This week’s “Crime of the Week” focuses on a Robbery which took place in Whitehall.

On Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at 12:52pm, an unidentified male entered the GameStop store, located at 3598 E. Main St. The male approached the counter and told the salesman that he wanted to purchase two PS4 game consoles. When the salesman brought the merchandise to the front counter, the suspect displayed a handgun and demanded the cash from the register, as well as the merchandise. After getting the merchandise and money, the suspect fled the store in an unknown direction. The suspect is described as: Male/Black, late 30’s to early 40’s, 5’10”-6’00”, thin build, unshaven face, short black hair, wearing sunglasses, red t-shirt with a white design, gray sweatpants, and black and white tennis shoes.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for any information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of the person(s) responsible for this crime. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477) or go to our website at www.stopcrime.org and e-mail your tip. You can text a tip to “CRIMES” 274637, key word CMH.

All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous. Crime Stoppers does not use Caller ID or record telephone conversations. A special coding system protects the identity of the caller. Crime Stoppers also takes calls from persons with information about any felony. Information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of a felony suspect could qualify the caller for a reward as determined by the Crime Stoppers Board of Directors. For more information on Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, visit our website at www.stopcrime.org.

Crime Stoppers is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization. Reward money comes from private individuals, businesses, and foundations that see Crime Stoppers as an integral tool in the community’s fight against crime. Tax-deductible donations can be sent to Central Ohio Crime Stopper’s, Inc., and P.O. BOX 16038, COLUMBUS, OH 43216-6038.

Watch for the depiction of each “Crime of the Week” during newscasts on WCMH NBC 4, Sunday morning 7a.m., 9 a.m. and at 6 p.m., as well as Monday 12 Noon. Also watch for the depiction to be aired on WBNS 10TV, WSYX ABC 6, WTTE FOX 28, and featured in The Columbus Dispatch every Monday.